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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 28, 1966
Page
15
The piece notes a conference critique of drought response urging cities to aid irrigation and rural productivity. Mr Grasshy argues irrigation is essential, citing the Snowy Mountains Scheme and misperceptions about rural industries. It highlights urban ignorance of rural work and the scale of those affected.
Three men allegedly escaped from custody near Central Police Station yard before police recaptured them miles away. Before the court appeared Barry John Wirth 22 Robert Clavion 19 and Leslie James Connors all of Sydney suburbs. They faced charges of escaping lawful custody and related counts including breaking entering and stealing. They were remanded without bail.
A Mallala man drowned and burned when a fishing boat cabin exploded after fuel leaked. A girl suffered shock as survivors escaped amid flames four miles offshore. The blaze followed a fuel leak and a rescue craft arrived minutes later.
The article discusses the Post Office converting to decimal currency and stamps. It cites debates on four cent stamps, shillings, sixpences, and the transition's impact on transactions and profits. It mentions Australia’s move to decimal currency, expected costs, and the role of the PMG and PAIC in the change process. The piece notes potential profits and the need for public education during the shift.
Two people died in a highway crash on the Hume Highway fourteen miles north of Albany when a car collided with a Commonwealth truck carrying decimal coinage. The impact caused a large spill. both drivers and one other occupant died at the scene. Police and emergency crews attended. the crash blocked the highway for hours. The truck was described as a Commonwealth vehicle. other victims from subsequent reports included a second fatality near Berdemeer and Homeby hospital admission. The incident prompted road authorities to inspect the intersection and review security for high value cargo on transit.
The article describes a lunch with Sir Alexander Jounet and mentions Prince Charles visiting Australia. It notes currency teaching moments, the Post Office system, and a discussion about decimal coins. It references Canberra City South office and a tour, with remarks on currency mechanics and decimal values.
More than 2000 school cleaners planned 24 hour work stoppages with meetings in Sydney Newcastle and Wollongong to oppose a decision by the NSW Public Service Board to transfer cleaning duties to contractors.
In Sydney a group of 11 year old schoolboys suffered injuries from a homemade rocket device. One boy had a severe head injury, another had an abdomen ripped open, and a third was hurt. Nearby onlookers and police responded as authorities investigated the incident.
Seventy two staff cadets including seven from the ACT arrive at the Royal Military College Duntroon this morning to start four years training for commissions. They will be issued with military identification and documents and medically screened before active service.
A group of cadets from multiple Australian states and New Zealand faced a fatal incident at a camp near Cambfyce Bonnal, with several missing after a river incident on the Murrumbidgee. Authorities locate one body while others remain unaccounted for as search teams work at the Wheeler area.
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